GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Luis Zamora and David Hawkins have committed to attend Tusculum College and play tennis for the Pioneers announced TC men's coach Tommy Arnett.

Zamora brings an impressive resume with him from his native Santiago, Chile. He is currently the fifth-ranked U18 player in Chile, up two spots from last year's No. 7 national ranking. He earned national champion status at doubles in 2008 and has participated in every National Singles Tournament as a junior player.

"Luis is a very experienced tennis player who has competed at the highest level," said Arnett. "He is one of the premier tennis players in his country and is a tremendous addition to our program."

Zamora is also a graduate from Universidad Catolica, while also winning individual titles in three tournaments.

Hawkins, a graduate of Heritage Academy in Nashville, Tenn. , comes to the Greeneville campus with a wealth of competitive tennis experience. In 2007, he played at No. 1 singles at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia where he earned team MVP honors. In 2008, he was a State finalist in doubles at Ezell Harding Academy in Nashville, Tenn. In 2009, Hawkins attended the prestigious Van Der Meer Tennis Academy in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

"David has worked tremendously hard on his game and we are very excited to have him with us at Tusculum," added Arnett.

The Pioneers posted a 14-10 overall record in 2008-09, while advancing to the championship match of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament. Tusculum recorded its ninth straight winning season and eighth consecutive for Coach Arnett.

Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn., is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA and is a NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference which is comprised of nine colleges and universities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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